Registered Dental Assistant

Who we are

Spokane Dental is a small, single doctor, family-run practice in North Spokane. We believe we have the best staff and patients in town, and have a rare opportunity to add another awesome person to our team.

Things that make us awesome

Located in North Spokane, we are a community focused office. We live and work in North Spokane, where the patients are our neighbors, and our neighbors are our friends. Our dentist is quick, personable and on-time. We celebrate and maximize each others strengths and are proud of our work culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and dental hygienists during a variety of dental procedures, including general dentistry, perio charting, oral surgery, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental equipment, and ensuring all clinical supplies are stocked and ready.
• Take dental x-rays and Panos when applicable, while adhering to all safety protocols.
• Manage patient records accurately using electronic medical records in Dentrix, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide chairside assistance by handing instruments, suctioning, and maintaining a clear field during procedures with four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Perform vital signs assessments and medical imaging as needed to support comprehensive patient care.
• Follow infection prevention management protocols, including dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques to uphold clinical confidentiality policies.
• Educate patients on oral health practices and post-treatment care instructions while fostering a caring and professional environment.
• Support the dental receptionist duties by managing patient flow, scheduling appointments via patient management software, and maintaining smooth clinic operations.
• Ensure all dental equipment is properly maintained and report any malfunctions promptly for timely repairs.

Qualifications

• Valid state license as a dental assistant, and 2 years of experience working chairside.
• Hold current CPR certification.
• Be knowledgeable of general dentistry procedures.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, medical terminology, and documentation review processes.
• Proficiency in EMR, we use Dentrix.
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols, anatomy knowledge, and aseptic techniques.
• Excellent patient care skills with the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately.
• Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding dental care while fostering a positive environment for both patients and staff!

Benefits

Staff are eligible for in-office dental benefit.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Dental assisting • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • BLS Certification • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Panoramic x-ray • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Stocking • Surgical suction device handling • Patient interaction • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • 2 years • Safety protocol implementation • Physical assessments • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Documentation reviews